Determinants of Indigenous Migration: the Case of Guerrero's Mountain Region in Mexico.

This paper examines the socioeconomic and contextual determinants of internal and international indigenous migration from Guerrero's Mountain Region (GMR), one of the poorest areas in Mexico and Latin America. Drawing on data from Mexico's 2015 Intercensal Survey, we used logit and multilogit models to identify the determinants of migration. Empirical results reveal that indigenous people living in the GMR do not possess the necessary skills (education and information) and capabilities (assets, income, and savings) to face the costs associated with international, or even national, migration. This finding highlights the urgent need to create inclusive and comprehensive community-building strategies focused on improving welfare in this region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]